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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,964 and 24,938

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,964 and 24,938 is: 36,660.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,964 : 24,938 = 24,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,964/24,938 = 24,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,964x = 24,938 × 24,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,964x = 621,903,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,903,844/16,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,660.21

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